On Saturday we woke up nice and early, and after our leisurely routine of coffee and breakfast, we headed off to the barn. It was super quiet when we arrived. Only Cathi, the owner, was there. We chatted for a few minutes and then Robin and I walked out to get our respective horses. The… Read more »
Sham
Friday at the Barn
Shortly after Robin got Steen, we started spending the occasional Friday evening at the barn. It was quite relaxing. Not only was it the end of the week, but most people didn’t go to the barn at that time, so we would have the place to ourselves. We hadn’t done it in awhile, but Robin… Read more »
Cheating
It always seems that when one is shopping for a horse, one either stumbles across the right one a little sooner or a little later than is really ideal. Sham came a bit early, since Brian has been working towards racing the Birkie for nine months. His race is a week from Saturday, and he’s… Read more »
Mr. Friendly
When I visited Sham over the weekend he eagerly came to me both days. I took this as a very good sign. I have not gone to see him this week as I’ve been busy preparing for a ski race, but Robin was out there today. When she went to get Steen, who lives in… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Ride
After yesterday’s successful ride but unsuccessful ground work, I decided to stick to what Sham and I know, tacking up and simple rides. When I went into the pasture Sham came right up to me (he also hung out with me in the pasture after the ride). That was very nice. It feels good when… Read more »
Valentine’s Day at the Barn
This afternoon Brian and I headed for the barn again. We had a plan to do things a little differently than we did them yesterday. We arrived and went to get Sham out of the pasture. Sham recognized Brian immediately and walked from the round bale to where Brian waited. We thought that was a… Read more »
First Ride
After sleeping in and having a great morning ski with Robin, we went over to the barn to keep working with Sham and Steen. Robin went out yesterday and rode Steen and also put in some time with Sham. He had a small cut on his leg from the trailer ride, and Robin made sure… Read more »
The Boys – Day 1
Today Brian and I went to the barn for our first time hanging out with our two horses together. First, we put them in the airlock for a meeting unimpeded by Brian and me. It’s pretty clear that Sham is not a submissive horse in any way (he’s already slotted himself into the top gelding… Read more »
Let’s Not Forget the Star of This Blog
Today I went to the barn to pay some attention to MY horse. We’ve been so wrapped up with shopping and test-riding for Brian, Steen has been a tad overlooked the last week or two. Steen is actually developing a belly. Woohoo! First I went out and checked on the cut on Sham’s knee. There… Read more »
Sham Arrives
Today Sham walked off the trailer and into our hands. The guy hauling him was late, and Brian had to run home to receive the home-owners insurance inspector, so I was the only one there to receive him. He came off the trailer with a hilarious leap and a cut on his knee. I brought… Read more »